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In Reply to: Marcel Carné - don't hate me for not loving "Children of Paradise" posted by Victor Khomenko on September 04, 2002 at 07:34:57:
...Solaris!I recently saw a blurb on the tube about this upcoming remake. Several comments form the principals involved should make your day.
That noted thespian, George Clooney, observed that the original was not Tarkovsky's best work. I presume this means by inference that we can rest assured that this remake will undoubtedly be better. He went on to say this is the "hardest acting" he's ever had to do beause in every scene he has to act as though he may be about to be killed. Whether this reflects Soderberghs directorial style, the motivation provided by the script, or concerns about likely critical response to the films release he does not say.
But in the event that's not enough to assuage your fears Mr. Soderbergh himself offered that his vision of the film differs substatially from the original - he sees it as kind of a "2001 meets Last Tango in Paris" story (I'm not making this up).
There. Groundbreaking scifi literature reduced to a hollywood one line elevator pitch. What's not to like?
Don't you feel better already?
joe
Follow Ups:
I included the Solaris in my last paragraph, but then deleted it. Even since Clark broke that news to me - much to AuPh's joy - I have not been sleeping well. And AuPh have not missed single opportunity to remind me of that upcoming monumentous event. He told us how the original film bored him to death.So I take it Clooney is not your favorite actor.
I love that "Last Tango" comment, I truly do! A gem.
The buzz is growing. Can't you feel it? The studio has even moved the release date up!Clooney. Hmmm....Clooney. It's hard to comment on Clooney as an actor as he isn't really an actor at all.
He's the quitessential Hollywood personality who is popular with his audience on his personality alone rather than any character he creates through craft. In fact, it would appear he has no real craft at all. He's just the cocksure hollywood hunk who confidently saunters through any situation with the exact same demeanor, voice, manner and air. If it fits the role its little more than happy coincidence. Ironically a movie like Oceans 11 showcases all that he is best and worst at simultaneously - and it's precisely the kind of role he is perfect for. Anything more? I don't think he has it in him.
joe
you didn't like him is The Peacemaker and From Dusk Til Dawn?Clooney classics, for sure.
Chris
Clooney is such an easy target I feel almost ashamed throwing any dirt at him. He is like an innocent child who has not stuck his hand into anyone's pocket yet.But here is the question: who in the world cinema would you consider his closest international analog?
Alain Delon, perhaps?
Tom Lehrer was right; satire really is dead.
George Clooney commenting that acting was hard because he had to act like every moment he was about to be killed would no doubt be "slain" by my written opinion of this cinematic "gem-to-be". And what I'll leave on his grave won't pass for flowers...
Tarkovsky will be spinning in his...
Eric
Tokyo
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